BALL SPECS
Pin Length - 3.5"
Starting Top Weight - 3 oz.
Ball Weight - 15 lb. 2 oz.
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP - 4.5" (center of grip, just below finger grips)
CG to PAP - 3.5"
X Hole (if needed) - on VAL, 2" below PAP
MB Location - N/A
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate - 375
Ball Speed - 18.5 mph
PAP/Track - 4.25" (over), .25" (up)
SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - 800 Scotch Brite
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Wet sand
LANE CONDITION
Length - 38 ft.
Volume - Medium-heavy
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) - THS
Length - 42 ft.
Volume - Heavy
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) - THS
Length - 37 ft.
Volume - Medium
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) - Viper (PBA)
Length - 42 ft.
Volume - Heavy
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) - Scorpion (PBA)
BALL REACTION (1-10)
Length - 6
Back End - 6
Overall Hook - 6
Midlane Read - 8
Breakpoint Shape - Very hard, continuous arc.
COMMENTS
Carry - Carry with this ball is very condition specific. I have tried this ball at higher grits, and with lower grits with polish, and found that at 800 grit I get the best carry with the most versatility. As long as the oil stays in the heads, this ball (with it's strong midlane roll) will dominate. As the oil begins to move, the carry starts to go away. As soon as you see a couple of flat corners, start to move immediately. This ball does carry well from inside with lower angles due to its strong midlane characteristic. Don't fall in love with swinging this ball to the moon, not because it will not make it back, but rather to stay away from the ball rolling up too quick and flat cornering you to death.
Likes - Very predictable roll, and this ball is one of those you can dub a "benchmark" ball in your arsenal. It gives you a very good read on what the condition will give you in the first few shots, a must have need for a tournament ball in your lineup. This ball is very strong in the midlane, and it allows you the ability to "open up" the lane by starting in deeper, and being able to create area. Of the shots I bowled on, this ball is very good on the Scorpion and a 42 ft. heavy blend THS.
Dislikes - The strong midlane read of this ball is also one of its detractors. When the heads start to go away, this ball needs to be put back in the bag. You can try and move in, but once the oil has been pushed down the lane, this ball still wants to try and roll up earlier, but fails to finish on the carrydown, causing flat corners. If you are not astute in your carry recognition, this ball can frustrate you to the tune of 10-12 corner pins in a three game set. You need to keep this ball in the bag on lighter oil house shots, like the 38 ft. THS I tried this ball on. Also, it is not the ball of choice on the Viper, as there is not as much of a heavy blend to move into, so this ball reads a bit too early for that shot.
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